When you're new to sewing, working with cotton is by far and away the easiest sort of fabric to use. It doesn't fray too much, it doesn't stretch, it holds its shape and it will go through the sewing machine without getting stuck or sliding around all over the place. But sooner or later, you're going to want to sew with something else. Perhaps something shiny, floaty, thicker, or stretchy. Sewing with shiny fabric can seem daunting, ... Read the Post...
Easiest Notebook Ever! How To Make a Notebook
Easiest Notebook Ever! How To Make a Notebook This post contains affiliate links. It doesn't cost you anything but if you click on a link and make purchase, you'll help to support Tea and a Sewing Machine. Oh my goodness, who doesn't love stationery?? Pretty notebooks, matching pens, washi tape, colouring pencils that are pretty to look at and colour nicely too, it all comes second only to a pile of fat quarters! Notebooks are ... Read the Post...
Felt Mug Cosy Tutorial
Felt Mug Cosy Tutorial Mug cosies are great. They keep your tea warm for longer when you're out in the garden. They're a good way of using up bits of fabric left over from other projects and they're quick to make. Also they make nice gifts for people. This mug cosy is made from felt. I used acrylic felt because that's what I had, but you could use wool felt if you wanted to. Felt is perfect for this project because it's inexpensive, it ... Read the Post...
Hand Lettering For Embroidery
Hand Lettering For Embroidery What is Hand Lettering? Hand lettering has been a thing for a couple of years now, and having tried it myself, I can tell you that it is both easy and fun! It doesn't matter if you consider yourself not very artistic or if you don't naturally have beautiful handwriting. All it takes is a little bit of practice. You don't even need any special equipment, just a pen, a pencil and and some paper! I ... Read the Post...
